MOBILE, AL (November 3, 2026) – Infirmary Health is expanding local access to women’s health with a new maternal-fetal medicine telemedicine clinic at Mobile Infirmary.
In partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medicine, patients will consult with UAB maternal-fetal medicine physicians while continuing to receive care from their local obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) providers.
Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is an OB-GYN specialty focused on caring for pregnant women who have high-risk pregnancies or medical conditions that could affect the mother’s health or baby’s development. Specialists treat patients for various conditions including fetal growth concerns, suspected abnormalities or maternal conditions that could complicate pregnancy. These specialists also provide counseling for complex medical conditions with the mother or baby.
The clinic is designed to strengthen care coordination and expand local access to maternal-fetal medicine consultation.
“Being able to provide this new maternal-fetal telemedicine service to Mobile Infirmary puts a spotlight on women’s healthcare and access to care for prenatal patients in our communities,” said Susan Boudreau, president of Mobile Infirmary. “We want women and their families to have the highest level of care when needed most and we want this service to be convenient for them. We connect our local clinic with UAB’s expertise, which offers better support for families across our region.”
Alabama faces significant challenges in maternal and infant health with high mortality rates and declining access to obstetric care, particularly specialized maternal-fetal medicine services.
Akila Subramaniam, M.D., M.P.H., a UAB maternal-fetal medicine physician and director of UAB’s Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, emphasized the need for expanded access to specialized care and how the clinic will address these challenges.
“By providing innovative imaging solutions with real-time image review and consultation, we offer an additional level of care to support local patients and providers,” she said. We are committed to providing high-quality care and expertise to better serve our patients.”
Mobile Infirmary can care for many premature newborns in its Level II Special Care Nursery, including babies born at 32 weeks gestation or later, with access to additional specialized services when a higher level of care is needed.
Since 2024, Infirmary Health and UAB Medicine have collaborated to expand cancer care services for patients in southern Alabama and neighboring Gulf Coast communities. The maternal-fetal telemedicine clinic extends that relationship into women’s health services further advancing access to specialized care.
The telemedicine clinic is located at 1720 Springhill Avenue, suite 401, in Mobile. Referrals are needed for an appointment. To learn more, call 251-210-3250 or visit the clinic’s webpage.
About Infirmary Health
Infirmary Health is the largest not-for-profit, non-governmental healthcare system in Alabama. It comprises four hospitals, two post-acute care facilities, four ambulatory surgery centers, two freestanding emergency departments, and more than 60 physician practice locations. Infirmary Health serves all counties along the Gulf Coast. It offers the most advanced technology, comprehensive treatment, and highest quality care to remain the FIRST CHOICE for healthcare in the region.
About UAB Health System
The $8 billion UAB Health System comprises the patient-care activities of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and more than 3,500 licensed beds in a system of 15 owned, affiliate and network entities across the state. This includes UAB Hospital, which is the fifth-largest in the nation and home to the state’s first and highest-volume Level 1 trauma center. UAB is consistently named by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in Alabama.
UABHS encompasses the largest multispecialty group of healthcare professionals in Alabama serving patients from every state in the nation and many countries around the world; UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye, the only specialty eye facility in Alabama and one of only a few in the world dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology; and Viva Health, which serves more than 105,000 Alabamians through Medicare or employer-sponsored health plans. In 2024, UAB acquired the Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, adding five hospitals and 19 ambulatory facilities to meet the healthcare needs of Alabamians.
UABHS provides more than $256 million annually in world-class charity care. UAB is advancing innovative discoveries for better health as a three-time recipient of the prestigious Center for Translational Science Award.